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Daily Archives: December 12, 2012

By David Murphy, Business Editor @davidmurphyRTE For many families next year will be defined by what is perhaps one of the most frightening chapters of the crisis as Ireland grapples with mortgage arrears. Thousands remain in limbo while the personal … Continue reading →

By Economics Correspondent Seán Whelan in Greece @seanwhelanRTE There is an EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday of this week, but there is also a meeting of the Eurogroup finance ministers, who are expected to take a … Continue reading →

By Economics Correspondent Seán Whelan @seanwhelanRTE They cut less than they said they would. And they taxed more than they said they would. Overall the Budget adjustment is the advertised €3.5 billion. But up until Saturday morning the official … Continue reading →

By Business Editor David Murphy @davidmurphyRTE Make no mistake. This property tax is tough. And the timing, at the nadir of an economic cycle, makes it even harder. While people on social welfare will be able – mostly – to defer … Continue reading →

by Economics Correspondent Seán Whelan @seanwhelanRTE It seems the answer to the question “who won the Iraq war?” is – China. India might also be deemed an acceptable answer. But China looks like the real winner of the Iraq war. … Continue reading →